Chapter 1206 Hide and Seek and Letter of Challenge

A little earlier, Lestrange House.

The monstrous blue magic flames and the hot golden red flames intertwined.

Even from a distance of more than ten meters, people can still feel the burning sensation on their skin.

The magic power, which was so powerful that it was suffocating, collided in the air without restraint. Just a few aftermaths made the onlookers' wizards tremble.

Different from the "Demon King's Execution" that was so sloppy that it was even somewhat unreal, the contest between Grindelwald and Dumbledore was obviously more in line with people's perception of the peak showdown.

Decades ago, Dumbledore defeated Grindelwald alone, ending the Dark Lord's efforts to unify the wizarding world. No one knew the details of that duel. The only information people could learn was printed on the Chocolate Frog. Over the long years, many people have questioned the authenticity of the "peak showdown" based on the content on the card, and even the strength of the two old wizards.

However, all the doubts and speculations, accompanied by this epic magical confrontation, melted quickly like ice and snow under the sun.

"Grindelwald took action anyway, issued a red alert and notified all backup forces to quickly reinforce!"

The Ministry of Magic's emergency plan was very complete, and the information was spread almost as soon as the flames rose.

In fact, most of the Aurors present had received a "top secret" instruction from their respective magical governments before setting off:

[If a magical battle breaks out between Grindelwald and Dumbledore, no one is allowed to intervene - and the battle area is restricted and no wizards are allowed to enter or exit. 】

The world doesn't need so many top wizards, especially "devil-level" wizards who can't be restrained and unregulated.

Their existence itself is the biggest unstable factor for the magical world.

Therefore, in the view of the Ministry of Magic, when "devil-level" wizards conflict, the most correct thing to do is to wait and see what happens and become the ultimate winner hidden aside.

Rufus Scrimgeour raised his head, looked at the house not far away shrouded in magic flames, and murmured. .

"Don't lose, Professor Dumbledore..."

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Meanwhile, the Lestrange family living room.

"Riddle-029" is still sitting quietly in the niche, looking a bit strange.

Not far away, the "traitor" whom the Tianming Group finally kidnapped from the United States was still in a deep coma.

"Are you really not going to change your mind, Albus? I thought you could at least hold on until the kid reaches third grade..."

Grindelwald waved his wand and set up a layer of soundproofing magic around him while looking at Dumbledore sitting on the corner step of the stairs.

After the recent joint performance in the Armenian forest, the "magic firework show" lingering around the Lestrange mansion was not difficult at all.

"So, tell me, what is your script like?"

Grindelwald slowly walked towards Dumbledore, with a meaningful look in his eyes, and whispered with interest.

"You know, until now, I don't know what you think - I can't guarantee how long I can continue to improvise."

"...The kid succeeded in 'killing' Voldemort in a way I had never thought possible before."

Dumbledore did not answer Grindelwald immediately, his eyes fell on the alcove not far away, and his tone was particularly complicated.

"From today on, Voldemort's era has completely passed. Tomorrow, or even this afternoon, major newspapers will publish photos of you killing Voldemort."

"Of course, the Ministry of Magic will also take the opportunity to publicize this victory. No one will mention the 'immortal devil', even if 'Tom Riddle' will be resurrected somewhere in the future..."

"That is no longer Voldemort, but a new generation of dark wizards, or a substitute, who forged and used the name of the dead dark wizard."

Grindelwald continued speaking very naturally, glanced at the "Riddle-029" in the niche, and shrugged.

"Isn't this what was planned before? Do you have any new and different ideas?"

Since the birth of human society, there has never been a shortage of vicious villains.

Over a long period of time, most dark wizards who seem scary and dangerous tend to appear more ordinary and ordinary as time goes by.

Perhaps the Dark Lord who launched a magical war like Grindelwald will stay in people's memory for a longer time, after all, he really changed something.

But like Voldemort, a dark wizard who only rules by killing and terror, his influence can only last for two or three generations at best, and what Elena and the others are doing is further accelerating the dissipation of this fear - when " After Voldemort was killed" became the consensus of most wizards, the notorious Dark Lord ushered in another kind of death.

This was a special way of death that Tom Riddle couldn't defeat, couldn't understand.

Both Grindelwald and Dumbledore, without exception, felt an unreasonable chill in their hearts the first moment they heard this plan.

Compared to those dark wizards who are still struggling with "killing" life, Elena seems to be a god standing in a higher dimension.

She obliterated the significance of "Tom Riddle" or "Voldemort" in human society.

"Oh, it's not really different - I should say, it's just some additional thoughts and feelings."

Dumbledore was silent for a few seconds, then gently pushed up his glasses on the bridge of his nose.

"I just suddenly thought..."

"Just like Tom who disappeared from people's understanding, maybe it's almost time for Albus Dumbledore to exit..."

The old wizard rubbed the peculiar-shaped elder wand in his hand, and his eyes seemed to contain some kind of deep fire that Grindelwald was familiar with.

"I stayed in the spotlight for too long and couldn't see the dangers outside and lurking in the darkness. This is not good - Gale, I don't want to be a burden to the new era."

"Therefore, I plan to return to the most primitive place and see the world again. This process may take a few weeks, months, or years... Don't worry, I have arranged the transition in advance."

"To be honest, I have been thinking about this for a long time. Anyway, with you and that girl here, there will definitely be no chaos in Hogwarts. You won't refuse, right? Grandpa Professor."

Dumbledore paused and glanced at Grindelwald who was about to speak, a smile flashed in his deep blue eyes.

"The eldest lady of the Apokalis family has just turned twelve. You can't leave that child with me."

Compared to Grindelwald, who had lived in Hogwarts for most of his life, the seemingly carefree Grindelwald was actually the one who found it most difficult to leave.

Maybe it's because of the future contained in that child, or maybe it's the fate that comes from decades of being alone, or maybe it's the legacy passed down from generation to generation between the old and new demon kings...

In any case, Dumbledore saw quite clearly... Gellert's old age was completely in the hands of that little girl.

"...So you're going to just disappear? Suddenly, evaporate from the world?"

Grindelwald was silent for a moment, rarely refuting Dumbledore, and chuckled.

"If you leave without saying goodbye, how do you want me to explain to my little granddaughter——"

"The Elder Wand is in my hand, so you couldn't stop me." Dumbledore said calmly, "As for the magical government..."

"When do I, Gellert Grindelwald, have to explain to the Ministry of Magic what I do?"

The old devil snorted disdainfully, waved his hand carelessly, and then looked at Dumbledore seriously.

"So……"

"What is your destination?"

"Non-magical world. I want to know what Muggle happiness is like -"

Dumbledore whispered thoughtfully, as if the words of the silver-haired little witch deliberately irritating Professor McGonagall two years ago were ringing in his ears.

For a long time, he made the same mistake as most wizards in the magical world.

That is the mistake of taking the Muggle world seen on the surface as the entire non-magical world.

Now, maybe it's time to step out of the castle, calm down and take a closer look at what wonderful changes have occurred in the non-magical world in the past half century or so.

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"So, that's all? Professor Dumbledore didn't even leave a single contact information?"

In Hogwarts Castle, Elena raised her eyebrows and stared at the old devil in front of her who was eating the cookies she baked with her own hands.

Shortly after the Ministry of Magic officials arrived, Professor Apokalis quietly returned to Hogwarts.

Unlike the officials who were still having tense discussions with Professor McGonagall, Elena was in an extremely complicated and weird mood at this time.

Although she had occasionally thought about whether Professor Dumbledore would be angry with her for being so noisy and whether he would want to retire early, Elena was still a little stunned when this kind of thing actually happened. ——As for knowing Muggles, she believed that this should be part of the reason, but the factors of avoiding senior meals and the principal's responsibilities definitely accounted for a considerable part of the weight.

Otherwise, Dumbledore would definitely leave some contact information and address when he left.

"Oh, he said, if the non-magical world is really as magical as you said, then you should be able to find him easily with your skills."

Grindelwald nodded disapprovingly, and answered vaguely while selecting the better-quality biscuits.

"Dumbledore also said that if, as 'Miss Fool', who possesses resources in the magical and non-magical world, he can find a top wizard who deliberately hides his identity in the vast crowd, then he believes that the wizard's final moment has arrived - he will Try your best to convince everyone, but if he successfully hides in, then maybe there is no need to push forward the world fusion so urgently and eagerly for the time being..."

"...Hide and seek? It sounds interesting."

Elena narrowed her eyes, a hint of excitement flashing in her eyes.

It looks like the final curtain is about to open.

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Great!